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Stórhóll

South Coast, Iceland308 m elevation
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Stórhóll

South Coast, Iceland308 m elevation

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Stórhóll rises to 308 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 309th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 8.3 km away.

Map of Stórhóll

Stórhóll is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.8258°N, 18.2088°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
308 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F206 (Hringvegur - Fagrifoss)
Off the main road
8.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 9.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
186 km in a straight line
What else is close
116 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Stórhóll weather and conditions

At Stórhóll in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:30 (Iceland time): 7°C, clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:33). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I get to Stórhóll?
Stórhóll is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Stórhóll without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Stórhóll?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Stórhóll?
Stórhóll is 308 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
8.8 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Strútslaug
36 km·~44 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
45 km·~54 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River
46 km·~55 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar
7.9 km·~9 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#2.Kleifar
7.9 km·~10 min drive

The camp site Kleifar is by the road to Geirland, about 2,5 km from the town…

#3.Kirkjubær II
8.6 km·~10 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#4.Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri
8.6 km·~10 min drive

Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a village by highway no 1 with the population of 150 people. The…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
8.8 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
60 km·~72 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
108 km·~129 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
108 km·~130 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal
60 km·~72 min drive

Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes
67 km·~80 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar
67 km·~80 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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